Tag: Kalgoorlie 6430
WAFF says election result good for farmers
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says yesterday's federal election result was always going to be good for farmers, no matter which major party gained power.[MORE]
Election good for Goldfields: development group
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission says the spotlight cast on regional issues during the federal election is good news for the area.[MORE]
Regional WA could benefit from concert hall technology
The Perth Concert Hall says technology being used to broadcast an orchestra performance into regional Western Australia could be used for other arts events. [MORE]
Kalgoorlie police commended for decreasing crime rate
WA Police Minister Rob Johnson says Kalgoorlie-Boulder police are leading the way in addressing antisocial behaviour. [MORE]
Boulder Camp could still be kept open, says MP
The Member for Eyre, Graham Jacobs, says the Boulder Camp may still be used even after a new Indigenous short-stay facility is completed. [MORE]
WA confident on courthouse relocation
The WA Government says it is confident the relocation of Kalgoorlie's courthouse has the backing of the local community.[MORE]
Woman in critical condition after car rollover
A 40-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a car rollover in WA's Goldfields region.[MORE]
Woman critical after crash
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after a car accident in Higginsville, about 100 kilometres south of Kalgoorlie.[MORE]
Kalgoorlie seat boundary change 'right thing to do'
Outgoing member for Kalgoorlie Barry Haase says he is most proud of his work towards changing the seat's boundaries.[MORE]
Departments reach deal on local mining plans
The Western Australian Government says it has taken a balanced approach in its environmental arrangements for a resource-rich area north of Southern Cross.[MORE]
Concern deal could threaten emerging uranium industry
Western Australia's Chamber of Minerals and Energy is concerned that a deal struck between Labor and the Greens could threaten WA's emerging uranium industry. [MORE]
Two teens face assault charges
Two 17-year-old boys have appeared in court charged with assaulting two women at the Boulder camp on Mt Mongar Road in Western Australia.[MORE]
Independent MPs should prioritise rural broadband: doctors
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) says rural broadband access must be a priority for the independent MPs who will help form the next government.[MORE]
Crook waits for Coalition commitment to rural WA
Nationals candidate for O'Connor Tony Crook says he is still waiting for the Coalition to commit support for regional Western Australia.[MORE]
Farmers still struggle despite high wheat prices: WAFF
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says producers should be cautious before they celebrate high wheat prices.[MORE]
Super Pit keeps largest gold producer title
Kalgoorlie's Super Pit mine has retained its ranking as the country's largest gold producer.[MORE]
Ramelius ramps up operations after takeover
Ramelius Resources is ramping up exploration at its mid west and Goldfields projects.[MORE]
Overdue museum revamp underway
Work has begun on a major re-development of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder museum's permanent exhibitions.[MORE]
Seven years for Kalgoorlie bashing
A 25-year-old man has been sentenced in the Perth District Court to seven years jail over the kidnapping and bashing of a teenage boy in Western Australia's Goldfields.[MORE]
Man back in custody over alleged house ramming
A 27-year-old man is being held in custody after he evaded police yesterday in Laverton.[MORE]
Court to sentence men over bushland bashing
Three men who kidnapped and bashed a 17-year-old boy on the Western Australian Goldfields will be sentenced today.[MORE]
Man escapes car roll down embankment
Esperance police will investigate how a 19-year-old man lost control of his car and rolled down a steep embankment.[MORE]
WA Indigenous juveniles in jail double national average, forum hears
The Chief Justice of the Western Australian Supreme Court has told a Perth forum that Indigenous people need to be more actively involved to reduce the number of Aboriginal juveniles in the criminal justice system.[MORE]
Police arrest man over string of crimes
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of committing a string of crimes in Laverton.[MORE]
Chinese slowdown may affect WA iron ore
A resources analyst says the slowdown of growth in China may affect Australia's iron ore industry in the short term with more downward pressure on steel prices.[MORE]